Emailed with my son some and he said he is starting to feel better but not getting good sleep. Said there is alot if light by his rack :( atleast he is feeling better!
Ladies.......I have never commented on this forum but, have been apart of it for almost the entire deployment....The ladies on here keep my spirits high and I enjoy hearing about each and everyone of you..I have noticed that today we have a couple of people that has recently entered our forum that's attempting to bring the outside drama from other forums into this one.......I never understood the term that "loose lips sinks ships" until the tragedy bombing of the uss cole where I lost a dear friend........Regardless to what was researched and trying to prove someone wrong is not going to keep our Marines and Sailors safe...The Love of my Life, Father of my children, best friend (Husband) is on this ship and I want him home safe.....So regardless to YOUR ego please keep dates, months, first names etc. etc. off the public forums......If not for OPSEC....how about common sense.....I Love you ladies and keep up the positive attitudes...
Sorry to have caused such a commotion...It wasn't done intentionally at all...I hope you all realize that. Forget sometimes what is ok and not ok to say, write, etc. The excitement and anxiety of my son being gone, and wanting him to come home safely sometimes gets the best of me. Just sent 3 more packages out today to him today...hoping he receives them by Thanksgiving. Hope everyone has a great day and hear's from their loved ones before too long.
My sons first assignment... Operations Specialist.. is flying out to Africa the day before his birthday... how do I send him anything? Will I be able to reach him on a phone?
@ Sandra AM Mom I don't know how big the box is you sent out but what I have been doing is sending it through the post office I get a flat rate box so it can weigh up to 75 pds. They are kinda small but it is only about $13.00 so if everything doesn't fit in one it's still cheaper for me to send 2. And as I am sure you know if you get creative you can really fill it :) I hope this may help. I hope your son and the rest of the sailors are feeling better!
Received an email from Curtis, he said they had to do a FOD walk down because somehow a whole bunch of little bebe's got all over the deck. So they had to crawl around and pick them up.
Thanks Joro for the info, I understand that better now. That could cause a big problem!
We were able to talk to our son on the phone yesterday morning...he sounded so upbeat. I do believe the last port helped morale greatly. Being a MMFN he is always in the pit, works very long hours so I do believe a little fresh air did him good! Made my weekend to hear his voice!
@ Joro great Christmas ideas! DVD's are a great idea too thanks CathyA. My son was telling me the other day that he had the opportunity to get up on deck at night, he laid down on the deck floor and looked up at the sky...said it was the most spectacular sight he had ever seen, the stars are so close and beautiful....made him feel a little closer to home. His experiences are just awesome to me.
Has anyone started Christmas shopping for their sailor? Want to make sure he gets his Christmas box on time but have no ideas. I'm not that creative so was wondering if anyone could give me some ideas.
I was going to mail his x-mas box on dec.1st. but my son said that would be to late. So now I'm getting his box together and making him his favorite cookies and waiting for his gift to come in so i can mail his box off. I did order him a Navy Camosock socking for X-mas and going to fill it with little things. Sandra AM gave me the web sight. the sock came in quick and awesome. I think he will really like it. go to www.camosock.com . He wanted the Kindle Fire so that is what I'm waiting on. Then I'll mail his package off.
Oh I can see me being one of those that get sea sick. lol But does sound like that would be more for us than the tiger Cruise. So I hope we get a chance to do that. Now my son did say we could tour the ship wants they get back also. idk
Just made an order for the rackpack, She told me the 5ft split(two panels) was what the guys on the Bataan get, hope my son enjoys it, I know it will help with storage issues.
I would love to do the tiger cruise but I believe that is for family only. I am only a girlfriend HA!! It would be surprising if I did show up there. I am in Virginia.
Hello All, I love this page and all the cheerful news of weddings and babies and such. I am so new to all of this. My son is just finishing up A school and will be joining the ship in December (where ever it might be) since he will be home after thanksgiving but leave before christmas I am trying to figure a way for him to leave feeling like he celebrated christmas. I think I have decided just to through a christmas party, invite all his friends and family and do a little gift exchange. Any suggestions on what to gifts to give him. We are not sure yet but I think they will be flying to the ship so I imagine they wont let him take much. I was thinking about stuff to make his bunk more comfortable like a really thick sleeping bag or maximize his storage but I want him to have some stuff that has nothing to do with the Navy for his christmas gifts as well. My head is swimming! Any suggestions on how to celebrate and what gifts to give would be much appreciated.
Its ok my bf's parents is going to email the ombudsman and ask about that. My friend is willing to drive me to NC to do the Tiger Cruise if it happens.
Is the ship in river city? Haven't heard from my sailor, and as far as the tiger cruise goes does your sailor have a restriction to how many ppl can come?
Thanks Donna. The car might have to wait, LOL. Luckily another sailor, who is a very good friend to Jake, is going with him from A school to the Bataan and he is from Norfolk. So he should good for a ride. I saw some Moms talking about thick sleeping bags and special storage organizers and stuff on here. Do you think that is the kind of thing he will be glad he has once he is there or is that a crappy christmas gift? He already has a lap top and every other gadget you can imagine. My biggest concern is what I can send with him from here (vegas) to ???
JustinsMom175
Nov 2, 2011
Crystal
Nov 3, 2011
Crystal
Nov 3, 2011
lxjohnson
Nov 4, 2011
heartbeatsformysailor
Nov 4, 2011
gonavy2010
Sorry to have caused such a commotion...It wasn't done intentionally at all...I hope you all realize that. Forget sometimes what is ok and not ok to say, write, etc. The excitement and anxiety of my son being gone, and wanting him to come home safely sometimes gets the best of me. Just sent 3 more packages out today to him today...hoping he receives them by Thanksgiving. Hope everyone has a great day and hear's from their loved ones before too long.
Nov 4, 2011
mel
Nov 4, 2011
Becky
Nov 5, 2011
mel
how do we send things to them? This is my sons first assignment...
Nov 5, 2011
mel
my email adress is mmmelmason@yahoo.com
Nov 5, 2011
ckmom
Nov 5, 2011
ckmom
Nov 5, 2011
Sailor's Mom
Nov 5, 2011
ckmom
Nov 5, 2011
ckmom
Nov 5, 2011
ckmom
Received an email from Curtis, he said they had to do a FOD walk down because somehow a whole bunch of little bebe's got all over the deck. So they had to crawl around and pick them up.
Thanks Joro for the info, I understand that better now. That could cause a big problem!
Nov 6, 2011
gonavy2010
We were able to talk to our son on the phone yesterday morning...he sounded so upbeat. I do believe the last port helped morale greatly. Being a MMFN he is always in the pit, works very long hours so I do believe a little fresh air did him good! Made my weekend to hear his voice!
Nov 7, 2011
siscarrie
Nov 7, 2011
ckmom
Nov 7, 2011
ckmom
Sandra, hope you are all ok with the earthquakes!!
Courtney, thanks for checking on the shirts.
Nov 7, 2011
siscarrie
Thanks Courtney for checking for us!!!
Sandra, i saw that on the news, I hope everything is ok and they stop soon.
Nov 8, 2011
mel
He is meeting his admiral on his birthday,,, tomorrow...problem is it's a two day plane trip.. his first assignment and is ehausted from excitement!!!
Nov 8, 2011
Crystal
@ Joro Thanks, I was at a lost as to what to put in the Christmas package. Now I have some ideas.
Nov 9, 2011
gonavy2010
@ Joro great Christmas ideas! DVD's are a great idea too thanks CathyA. My son was telling me the other day that he had the opportunity to get up on deck at night, he laid down on the deck floor and looked up at the sky...said it was the most spectacular sight he had ever seen, the stars are so close and beautiful....made him feel a little closer to home. His experiences are just awesome to me.
Nov 10, 2011
gonavy2010
@Sandra AM where do we read the note from the Ombusman?
Nov 10, 2011
JustinsMom175
Nov 13, 2011
ckmom
I was going to mail his x-mas box on dec.1st. but my son said that would be to late. So now I'm getting his box together and making him his favorite cookies and waiting for his gift to come in so i can mail his box off. I did order him a Navy Camosock socking for X-mas and going to fill it with little things. Sandra AM gave me the web sight. the sock came in quick and awesome. I think he will really like it. go to www.camosock.com . He wanted the Kindle Fire so that is what I'm waiting on. Then I'll mail his package off.
Is anyone doing the Tiger Cruise?
Nov 13, 2011
ckmom
Whats the family cruise?
Nov 13, 2011
ckmom
Oh I can see me being one of those that get sea sick. lol But does sound like that would be more for us than the tiger Cruise. So I hope we get a chance to do that. Now my son did say we could tour the ship wants they get back also. idk
Nov 13, 2011
siscarrie
There was a comment on the rack packs, my son says he wants one, where do i order one for him?
Nov 13, 2011
ckmom
Barbara, So sorry about the Tiger Cruise and getting off work and all. So are you going to NC for the homecoming?
Nov 13, 2011
ckmom
SandraAM So happy to hear about the wedding. I know it has been really hard for them through this deploymnent.
Nov 13, 2011
siscarrie
Thanks Sandra!
Nov 13, 2011
siscarrie
What length do i need to get for the rackpacks 4,5,or 6?
Nov 13, 2011
JustinsMom175
Nov 13, 2011
siscarrie
Thanks ladies!
Nov 14, 2011
siscarrie
Just made an order for the rackpack, She told me the 5ft split(two panels) was what the guys on the Bataan get, hope my son enjoys it, I know it will help with storage issues.
Nov 14, 2011
chandlersmom
Nov 15, 2011
chandlersmom
Nov 15, 2011
chandlersmom
Nov 15, 2011
VCabana523
I would love to do the tiger cruise but I believe that is for family only. I am only a girlfriend HA!! It would be surprising if I did show up there. I am in Virginia.
Nov 16, 2011
VCabana523
Ohh :-( oh well I guess I will wait. Patience is the key in this anyways.
Nov 16, 2011
jakesmom USS Bataan
Hello All, I love this page and all the cheerful news of weddings and babies and such. I am so new to all of this. My son is just finishing up A school and will be joining the ship in December (where ever it might be) since he will be home after thanksgiving but leave before christmas I am trying to figure a way for him to leave feeling like he celebrated christmas. I think I have decided just to through a christmas party, invite all his friends and family and do a little gift exchange. Any suggestions on what to gifts to give him. We are not sure yet but I think they will be flying to the ship so I imagine they wont let him take much. I was thinking about stuff to make his bunk more comfortable like a really thick sleeping bag or maximize his storage but I want him to have some stuff that has nothing to do with the Navy for his christmas gifts as well. My head is swimming! Any suggestions on how to celebrate and what gifts to give would be much appreciated.
Nov 16, 2011
chandlersmom
Nov 16, 2011
VCabana523
Its ok my bf's parents is going to email the ombudsman and ask about that. My friend is willing to drive me to NC to do the Tiger Cruise if it happens.
Nov 16, 2011
JustinsMom175
Nov 16, 2011
ckmom
WOW Thanks Joro
Nov 16, 2011
jakesmom USS Bataan
Thanks Donna. The car might have to wait, LOL. Luckily another sailor, who is a very good friend to Jake, is going with him from A school to the Bataan and he is from Norfolk. So he should good for a ride. I saw some Moms talking about thick sleeping bags and special storage organizers and stuff on here. Do you think that is the kind of thing he will be glad he has once he is there or is that a crappy christmas gift? He already has a lap top and every other gadget you can imagine. My biggest concern is what I can send with him from here (vegas) to ???
Nov 16, 2011
chandlersmom
Nov 17, 2011
VCabana523
Nov 17, 2011